Research and prevention are key to ending the epidemic. By Betty Drees, MD, FACP, FACE Professor of Medicine and Dean Emerita, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Diabetes is very common and is becoming more common. The number of adults with diabetes has tripled in the last 20 years, ... Read More »
Faith and a positive attitude helps. As told to Our Health Matters. I’ve lived with stage 4 renal kidney disease (advanced kidney damage that leads to dialysis treatment or a transplant.) for 12 years, and Type 2 diabetes* for more than 30 years. Type 2 diabetes results when the body ... Read More »
Andrea Stafos, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM By Andrea Stafos, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM Manager and Diabetes Clinical Specialist Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center Shawnee Mission Health Living with diabetes is challenging, but possible. If you are living with diabetes, you know the realities of life happen when ... Read More »
Pre-travel planning reduces the worry of traveling with a diabetic child. To keep your child safe and healthy, good preparation will make your trip safer and more enjoyable for you and your child. Whether traveling across the state to visit family or flying off to an exotic location, plan meals ... Read More »
When I chose diabetes as the focus of this edition I had no idea how convicted I would be about this topic. My mom had diabetes for more than 30 years. I watched her administer insulin and a series of other meds for many years. She struggled with her weight and ... Read More »
I Just Knew Dialysis Was the End Actually, it was a good beginning. Editor’s note: John Joyce thought that dialysis treatment for failing kidneys was a sure death sentence. He just hated it. Two years later, he’s a spunky, fun-loving man who doesn’t let anything keep him from what he ... Read More »
Living with diabetes is challenging, but possible. By Andrea Stafos, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM Manager and Diabetes Clinical Specialist Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center Shawnee Mission Health If you are living with diabetes, you know the realities of life happen when you are not in your doctor’s office. ... Read More »
Signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes often develop slowly. In fact, you can have type 2 diabetes for years and not know it. Look for: Increased thirst and frequent urination.Excess sugar building up in your bloodstream causes fluid to be pulled from the tissues. This may leave you thirsty. ... Read More »
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases A diabetes diet simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. It also means having a healthy-eating plan that’s naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key necessities are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. ... Read More »
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is urging everyone to prepare for summer heat by staying cool, staying hydrated and staying informed. The heat and humidity of Missouri can affect everyone, but can be especially dangerous to small children, the elderly and the chronically ill. Each year many ... Read More »
